MAIN ORGANIZERS: ECAS INSTITUTE AND INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
TRAINING DATES: FLEXIBLE
TRAINING VENUE: PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL
OVERVIEW
Learn about the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematically analyzing and managing the causal factors of disasters in this 3-day, face-to-face training course. The training examines reducing exposure to hazards, lessening the vulnerability of people and property, wisely managing land and the environment, and improving preparedness for adverse events.
What does the course cover?
- Terms and concepts
- Sendai Framework
- Community Based Disaster Risk Management
- Hazard, vulnerability, and capacity assessments
- Participatory tools and techniques
- Participatory risk assessments
- Planning DRR strategies
By the end of the course, you will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the humanitarian context and underlying principles that inform disaster risk reduction;
- Conduct a risk analysis that effectively identifies hazards, capacities, and vulnerabilities;
- Identify the stages of the disaster management cycle and appropriate DRR activities at each stage;
- Describe the importance of using a participatory approach throughout the disaster management cycle.
Who should attend?
The course is designed to benefit field practitioner staff of INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, and government department staff responsible for disaster risk reduction. Some knowledge and experience in humanitarianism and disaster risk reduction are presumed.
Registration and Payment:
Participants can register for the training by making payments through:
KCB Bank A/C: